The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC JE Exam Date 2026. Paper 1 (Computer-Based Examination) will be held from 2 to 6 November 2026. The notice was released on 1 October 2026 on ssc.gov.in, and the exam covers 1,748 tentative vacancies.
SSC Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 (tentative) |
| Exam Date Notice Released On | 1 October 2026 |
| Paper 1 Exam Date | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Paper 1 Mode | Computer-Based Examination (CBE) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
The table below separates dates that are confirmed from dates that are only expected. Please treat expected dates as tentative until SSC publishes them.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 2 September 2026 | Reported |
| Online Application Last Date | 22 September 2026 | Reported |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 September 2026 | Reported |
| Application Correction Window | 28 to 30 September 2026 | Reported |
| Exam Date Notice Released | 1 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| Exam City Slip | Around 23 October 2026 (about 10 days before the exam) | Expected |
| Admit Card | From 30 October 2026 onwards | Expected |
| Paper 1 Exam | 2 to 6 November 2026 | Confirmed |
| Paper 2 Exam | December 2026 | Reported by one source, not confirmed |
SSC Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 - Direct Link
SSC Junior Engineer exam date 2026 in one place: confirmed dates, what is still awaited, vacancies, exam pattern, selection stages, and how to download the notice and admit card.
Direct Link to Check SSC Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026
SSC JE Exam Date Notice PDF
SSC released the exam date notice on its official website on 1 October 2026. It was issued along with the schedules of other SSC examinations. Open the notice on ssc.gov.in to confirm the dates and read the instructions before you plan your travel.
SSC JE Vacancy 2026
The exam is being held for 1,748 tentative vacancies. A department-wise and post-wise vacancy breakup is not available in the exam date notice or the sources checked. This year the exam also includes Junior Engineer (Telecom) for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Scientific Assistant for the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Departments and Posts Covered
| Department / Organisation | Post |
|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE Civil, JE Electrical, JE Mechanical |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE Civil |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE Civil, JE Mechanical |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE Civil, JE Electrical |
| Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) | JE Civil, JE Electrical |
| DGQA-NAVAL | JE Electrical, JE Mechanical |
| Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) | JE Civil, JE Electrical |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE Civil, JE Electrical and Mechanical |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE Civil |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) | JE Civil, JE Electrical |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE Telecom |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE Civil |
SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Paper 1 is an online, computer-based test of 200 questions carrying 200 marks. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC JE Exam City Slip 2026
The exam city slip is expected about 10 days before the exam, around 23 October 2026. It shows the city allotted to you so you can plan travel and stay. You will be able to check it by logging in to the SSC portal.
SSC JE Admit Card 2026
The admit card is expected from 30 October 2026 onwards. It will carry your name, roll number, exam date, shift, reporting time and examination centre address. SSC has not yet released it, so keep checking the official website.
How to Download the SSC JE Admit Card
- Visit the official website, ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with your SSC registration ID and password.
- Open the admit card section once the link is active.
- Select the SSC JE Paper 1 admit card.
- Check every detail and download the PDF.
- Take a printout to carry to the exam centre.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only candidates who have successfully submitted their application can appear.
- Verify your name, roll number, date, shift and centre address on the admit card.
- Follow the reporting time given on the admit card.
- Do not depend on unofficial dates. Confirm everything on ssc.gov.in.
SSC Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Where to Open |
|---|---|
| SSC Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 | Visit Here |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |